Call for applications now open for Gifford Scholarship 2024-25! University of Glasgow, in partnership with Baillie Gifford, is offering this scholarship opportunity for aspiring IT and software development professionals.
The University of Glasgow, with its rich history and cutting-edge research facilities, provides an ideal environment for scholars to flourish. Known for its world-class education and research output, the university offers state-of-the-art resources and a vibrant academic community that nurtures innovation and critical thinking.
The MSc programmes in Information Technology and Software Development are designed to equip students with the latest skills and knowledge, preparing them for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Baillie Gifford Scholarship Details
This scholarship supports high-performing students, providing not just financial assistance but also a springboard for career advancement in these critical fields. Baillie Gifford, renowned as a large-scale investment business and an independent private partnership, has taken a visionary step by funding two (2) scholarships annually.
This initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to fostering talent in the technology sector, recognizing the pivotal role that skilled professionals in IT and software development play in shaping the future of business and innovation.
Benefits of Baillie Gifford Scholarship
- The Baillie Gifford Scholarship offers a substantial financial package of £10,000 to each recipient.
- This sum is thoughtfully divided into two components: a £5,000 fee discount, directly alleviating the burden of tuition costs, and an additional £5,000 stipend for living expenses.
- In addition to the financial support, scholars will have the chance to engage with cutting-edge research, collaborate with leading academics, and potentially interact with professionals from Baillie Gifford, gaining insights into the practical applications of their studies in the investment and technology sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship targets students who have secured an offer for full-time study in either the MSc Information Technology or MSc Software Development programme at the University of Glasgow, commencing in September 2024.
The Baillie Gifford Scholarship is available to Candidates from the following countries/regions:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo Democratic Republic of
- Costa Rica
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea North
- Korea South
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
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Northern Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wales
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Application Process
To apply for this scholarship, prospective scholars should follow the steps below:
- Secure a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to one of the eligible MSc programmes.
- Accessing the Scholarship Portal through this link: https://www.gateway-to.glasgow.ac.uk/ords/r/sap/sap/access-scholarship-portal?p0_selected_scholarship=28&clear=Y&session=10540687940603&cs=1dEnQC4TK4m0WIcvx1BLoUpBmvk6gBPHyZwCWUKxKe7MzU7qVqMM-hxcxI13TJk_wUEODCvEJ1usk_o98P1io_Q
- Complete the scholarship application, ensuring all required information and documents are submitted.
For more information, please visit the official website on: https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/bailliegiffordscholarship/
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is set for July 1, 2024, a date that interested candidates should mark prominently in their calendars. This timeline allows for a comprehensive review process, with decisions to be communicated to applicants by July 31, 2024.
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